Lead Cyber Security Architect

Clicks IT Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 159,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks IT Recruitment is seeking an experienced Security Architect to shape secure, scalable technology solutions in Melbourne. You will lead security architecture activities across enterprise environments, ensuring secure-by-design practices and alignment with business goals.

Hybrid role with a 2-month contract plus extensions, requiring baseline security clearance. You will translate requirements into end-to-end architectures across Azure, AWS and on‑premises, collaborating with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience designing security architectures for large enterprises.
• Proficient in Azure, AWS and on‑premises security.
• IAM, encryption, key management and network security skills.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust and network segmentation.
• Experience with architecture governance and risk assessment.
• Ability to communicate with executives.

Responsibilities

• Translate business and technical requirements into secure end-to-end solution architectures.
• Develop and maintain architecture artefacts, standards, roadmaps and design documentation.
• Lead security architecture reviews and provide expert advice throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Apply secure-by-design principles across cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments.
• Identify security and architectural risks and provide pragmatic, risk-based recommendations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, engineers and governance bodies to deliver secure outcomes.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud + on-prem design

IAM & encryption

Zero Trust

Governance & risk

Stakeholder comms

ISM awareness

Essential Eight

PSPF

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

Job description

Security Architect Shape Secure Technology Solutions That Make an Impact

• !2 month Contract with 2 12 month extensions
• QLD, WA, NSW, VIC, SA- Locations avaliable
• Hybrid
• Must have a Baseline security Clearence to apply

Are you an experienced Security Architect passionate about designing secure, scalable and resilient technology environments? We're seeking a highly skilled professional to lead security architecture activities across complex enterprise environments, ensuring solutions are secure by design and aligned with strategic business objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a large and dynamic environment where you'll influence technology direction, provide expert security guidance, and help deliver modern ICT solutions that protect critical services and information.

Key Responsibilities :

• Translate business and technical requirements into secure end-to-end solution architectures.
• Develop and maintain architecture artefacts, standards, roadmaps and design documentation.
• Lead security architecture reviews and provide expert advice throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Apply secure-by-design principles across cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments.
• Identify security and architectural risks and provide pragmatic, risk-based recommendations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, engineers and governance bodies to deliver secure outcomes.

Skills Required:

• Security Architecture within large and complex enterprise environments
• Designing secure solutions across Azure, AWS and on-premises platforms
• Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, key management and network security controls.
• Zero Trust architectures, network segmentation and secure-by-design methodologies.
• Architecture governance, solution design and risk assessment
• Communicating technical concepts and recommendations to a variety of stakeholders, including senior executives.
• ACSC Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Essential Eight
• Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• ISO/IEC 27001

If you're a Security Architect with a passion for secure solution design, cloud security and enterprise architecture, we'd love to hear from you.

At Clicks we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

We provide reasonable adjustments, including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with a disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please call 1300 254 *** or email***********@clicks.com.au

Job Summary

Pay:

$140per hour

Location:

Victoria, Melbourne C B D

Job Type:

Contract

Specialisation:

Architect

Reference ID:

BH-78073

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